CPA · Washington
Washington CPA License Renewal: $230 Fee, Deadline & CE (2026)
What it costs to renew a Washington CPA license, when it's due and what continuing education you need, from the Washington State Board of Accountancy.
Checked against official sources on September 24, 2026 · Sources
- Renewal fee
- $230
- $76.67 a year
- Cycle
- Every 3 years
- Expires
- Everyone renews January 1 to April 30 of their renewal year, every three years. A license not renewed by June 30 lapses on July 1.
- Continuing ed.
- —
- See the board
When is my renewal due?
Look it up on the board's license verification page if you don't have it handy.
Enter the date on your license to get reminders.
The .ics file works with Apple Calendar, Outlook and Google Calendar, with alerts 90, 30 and 7 days before.
Details
| Fee | $230 |
|---|---|
| Late renewal | $100 late fee for renewals filed May 1 to June 30. |
| Deadline | Everyone renews January 1 to April 30 of their renewal year, every three years. A license not renewed by June 30 lapses on July 1. |
| Continuing education | We haven’t verified the requirement yet. Check with the board. |
Compare other states
| State | Fee | Cycle | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $230 | Every 3 years | $76.67 |
| Florida | $100 | Every 2 years | $50 |
| California | $400 | Every 2 years | $200 |
| Texas | $112 | Every year | $112 |
| Pennsylvania | $100 | Every 2 years | $50 |
| New York | $292 | Every 3 years | $97.33 |
| Ohio | $180 | Every 3 years | $60 |
| North Carolina | $60 | Every year | $60 |
| Virginia | $60 | Every year | $60 |
| Vermont | $255 | Every 2 years | $127.50 |
Washington CPA renewal questions
How much does it cost to renew a Washington CPA license?
The renewal fee is $230 every 3 years. Late: $100 late fee for renewals filed May 1 to June 30.
When does a Washington CPA license expire?
Everyone renews January 1 to April 30 of their renewal year, every three years. A license not renewed by June 30 lapses on July 1..
Sources
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